Mount Magazine Winter 2015 by Mount Saint Charles Academy

News and Information from Mount Saint Charles Academy • Brothers of the Sacred Heart • Winter 2015 • Issue 21

From Broadway to Hollywood: Mounties in Show Business

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MSC Students Perform with Renowned Musicians Students from Mount had the privilege to collaborate with esteemed musicians Tom Kendzia,

From Broadway to Hollywood: Mounties in Show Business Former students from Mount Saint Charles share their stories of success in show business.

Mounties Helping to Fight Hunger Through Music

MSC Students Stage Oliver

Mount students hosted a coffee house night of musical entertainment to benefit Pass the Plate:

the Sultans of Sax, and

A Fight to Feed—which

Artie Montanaro at

was founded, in part,

MSC’s second annual

by MSC students.

MSC’s senior drama group gave a magical performance of Oliver—the Musical in November at the Stadium Theatre.

Performing Arts Series.

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Dear Alumni, Friends, and Benefactors,

nce again, it is a great pleasure for me to greet you as we share with you another edition of MOUNT. Our school is so much more than the students, faculty, and staff who inhabit our building. Our school community includes each of you, for it is through your support and your prayers that Mount is able to sustain its mission and its ministry. All members of a successful community contribute to its success. Please know that I am ever grateful for your support. Mount’s mission has been and continues to be the evangelization and education of young men and women, an education imbued with Catholic values in the tradition of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. As our mission statement simply proclaims, “We challenge our students to be people of faith who use their talents and intellects to serve others.” Education at Mount has always been a holistic education committed to educating the whole person. The goal has been to challenge students to discover their own gifts and talents, to help them to develop those gifts and talents to their greatest capacity, and to encourage them to place those gifts and talents at the service of others. A Mount education has always recognized that we are all different and we all possess different aptitudes and interests. Mount has always encouraged its stu-

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dents to discover their true selves and to pursue dreams and careers that would best fulfill their lives and interests. In this tradition, Mount has always recognized the importance the arts play in a young person’s development. Mount has also recognized that there are some among us who possess a great aptitude for the arts and for whom a career in the arts is the best way to share their gifts and talents with others. Whatever one’s career choice or aptitude, Mount’s mission has always been to challenge students to use those talents to make a positive difference in the world and in the lives of others. Mount challenges its students to be builders – builders of community, builders of relationships, builders of a better world. Those who pursue the arts contribute a very critical piece in this building project. The artist, Jackson Pollock, declared that we are all artists, when he said, “When I say artist I mean one who is building things … some with a brush – some with a shovel – some choose a pen.” In these pages we feature some of our alumni who have chosen the arts as a career. Each of them, as have we all, has listened to God’s call and has developed the gifts and talents with which they were blessed. Now they are using those talents to be builders and to serve others in their own unique way. Each of us has been blessed with unique gifts and talents. Each of us uses those talents to be

builders and to serve others in our own unique way. As an instrument of the Church and of God’s work in the world, Mount sees as its mission the education of young men and women to enable them to discern their gifts, their purpose, and their call from God. God whispers to each of us: “I love you. You are my unique creation. You have unique gifts. Please use those gifts to build my kingdom.” Mount’s mission is to enable its students to hear and be attentive to God’s whisper and to learn best how to respond. Once again, thank you for being a part of this mission, for helping us to carry on this important ministry, and for making it possible for all of our graduates – whether they be artists, actors, writers, teachers, doctors, or lawyers – to discover their gifts and talents and to place those talents in God’s hands so that together we can all be builders – builders of the kingdom God invites us to share. Excelsior! Herve Richer ’74 President Images by Bob DiCaprio

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years, tens of thousands of dol-

has the talent. Perhaps it is the

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of Mount Magazine

to build classrooms, feed the or-

who take the stage in drama and

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people. It could be the star run-

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students, faculty and staff are liv-

ner who also shares her passion

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ing our mission and history!

for architecture. Or it may be the

historic snowfall and ice dams

budding scientist who chooses to

that seems to hang on every gut-

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of a cell for honors biology that

England can have a spiritual

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connection as well as assist us in

ways. Throughout the time I

Mount’s students respond to the

our faith journey. In Lent, we are

have had the pleasure of being

opportunities afforded them to

able to refocus ourselves as we

associated with Mount Saint

share their gifts.

attempt to leave behind the dol-

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drums of lukewarm spirituality

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alumni and friends of the school

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work being done here in the Fine

provide helps to make all of this

new life made possible through

Arts. Whether visiting classes in

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the death and resurrection of

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Charles will continue to strive to

Jesus. Our efforts to renew the

productions, or guest conduct-

meet our mission of evangeliza-

desire to grow in faith and give

ing in the band room, I am most

tion. Please pray for our efforts.

attention to the ultimate end,

proud to report that our students

which is eternal life, are pres-

continue to receive formation in

ent in these months. Just as we

the arts. At a time when some

look ahead to spring’s arrival,

schools are sadly made to choose

so too, do we seek to know God

between these programs and oth-

more fully. The prayer, fasting,

ers, Mount has been able to offer

and almsgiving we are disci-

both courses and extracurricular

plined by in Lent sets a path for

activities in the arts without any

the future in each of our lives.

interruption. The commitment

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able to all. In the school com-

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Celebrating Our Royal Mounties! On Sunday, October 26th, Mounties who graduated 50 years ago or more came together for Mass and a delicious dinner in Chapel Hall. This is an annual tradition that is held in honor of this

distinguished group of alumni. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Richard Desaulniers with members of MSC’s choir and band performing the hymns during the service. Several members of the faculty

and staff were present to celebrate. In addition, Mount students, starring in the Academy’s production of Oliver! – The Musical, performed excerpts from the show. The Royal Mounties were also able to enjoy a tour of the school led by Herve Richer ’74, president.

In attendance were: Robert Badeau ’55; Roger Bibeault ’51; Joseph Chamberlain ’62; Ralph Champagne ’55; Louis Coulombe ’55; Armand Demers ’57; Rene Demers ’55; William Frew ’53; Normand Gamache ’48; George Gautreau ’45; Ernest Godbout ’58; Gary Guay ’62; Robert Joyal ’49; Francis Kelly ’63; Robert Martineau ’64; Peter McLaughlin ’62; Gerard Noel ’54; Andy Paradis ’60; Eugene Peloquin ’51; Michael Recorvits ’62; Jan Smolan ’61; Damien St. Louis ’58; Rene Tellier ’48; Ron Trottier ’63; Michael Tusoni ’63; Robert Villiard ’56

Pictured above are Royal Mounties and their guests enjoying the evening.

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Two Mounties Receive National Awards

youths who are junior or seniors in high school or are in their early Along with their fellow recipicollege years. Mr. Blanchette is Named ents, Bishop Tobin presented Mr. The Office of Catholic Youth as One of America’s Top Band Directors. Blanchette and Kyle their awards Ministry helps parishes and at the Catholic Youth Ministry and Catholic schools in the Diocese of Mr. Blanchette ’76 was Scout Awards Celebration held Providence in their ministry with inducted into the School Band at the Cathedral of youth. They are involved & Orchestra Magazine’s Saints Peter and with Catholic scout2014 Class of 50 Directors Paul in Providence ing and hold events and Who Make a Difference! on Sunday, March retreats for adolescents Recognized for being 1 of 8th at 1:00 p.m. in middle school and high 50 outstanding band and The Companions school. To be eligible for orchestra directors in the on the Journey a Catholic Youth Ministry United States, Mr. BlanchAward is the highaward, a person’s nomiette was nominated by the est National Fednation is first accepted by magazine’s readers which Marc Blanchette ’76 Kyle Aubin ’16 eration for Catholic the Nomination Review includes current and forYouth Ministry Committee. Then based mer students, colleagues, adult award given by our Diocese on the information provided by parents, and peers. for excellence in youth ministry; the nominator, the committee Mr. Blanchette and Kyle commitment to young people; selects the deserving recipients. Aubin ’16 are Presented outstanding leadership; longevity “The entire Mount Saint Awards by Bishop Tobin. in ministry; and commitment to Charles community joins Bishop on-going education and formaTobin in recognizing two mem Two members of the Mount tion. The St. Timothy Award, bers of the school community Saint Charles community received also from the National Federation for their commitment to their national awards from the Diocese for Catholic Youth Ministry, is a Catholic faith,” Edwin Burke, of Providence’s Office of Catholic national award given for displayMount’s principal, said. “We are Youth Ministry. Marc Blanchette ing Catholic morals and integrity; proud of the strong spirit of faith ’76, Mount’s Fine Arts departexhibiting leadership; setting present here in the school and ment co-chair and music director, a positive example for others; congratulate Mr. Blanchette and received The Companions on the and for demonstrating service to Kyle Aubin for the honor they reJourney Award and Kyle Aubin, others. It is the highest honor a ceived. May God continue to bless a member of the Class of 2016 diocese may present to Catholic the good that they do.” received The St. Timothy Award.

MSC Announces the 2015 Excelsior Hall of Fame Class Roger J. Cayer Sr. – Class of 1944 Gerald P. Ventre Sr. – Class of 1963 Thomas V. Ward – Class of 1971

The Excelsior Hall of Fame was established to recognize outstanding graduates and friends of Mount Saint Charles who are making or have made significant differences with their contributions of service and loyalty to the Academy, the Church, or to the community.

MOUNT’S EXCELSIOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY AND DINNER: MAY 2, 2015—MOUNT SAINT CHARLES ACADEMY, CHAPEL HALL

ANNUAL FUND! It’s not too late to donate! – If you have questions, comments or to make a donation to Mount Saint Charles Academy’s Annual Fund, please contact Donald Demers at demersd@staff.mountsaintcharles.org. 4

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Mount’s Elite Dance Team Made History! On January 31st and February 1st, Mount’s Elite Dance Team, also known as Team Elite, made history as the first high school varsity dance team from Rhode Island to compete at the National Dance Team Championship (NDTC) competition, in Orlando, Florida which is the highest level of competition for high school dance teams in the United States. Team Elite consists of 18 extremely skilled high school dance team members who work together as a team in this very unique synchronized dance form which is considered an interscholastic sport in all surrounding states. Although Rhode Island does not recognize high school dance as a sport, the team has begun making a name for itself, in Connecticut and Massachusetts, over these past three years while competing against other high school varsity dance teams. Team Elite’s participation in this national competition allowed them to bring their level of skill to a national platform. Reflecting the values of Mount, the team competed in the small school varsity jazz division with a

routine called “Amazing Grace.” Tammy Kennedy, coach of Team Elite, said, “This piece really captured the meaning of the lyrics and allowed the girls to speak from their hearts through their move-

ment and performance about what they believe to be the truth.” Members of Team Elite are senior captains, Lauren Adler and Maddie Lacman; seniors — Molly Berard, Meaghan Dubois, Nicole Giordano, Lauren Piette, Melissa Rocchio, Olivia Ross, Marissa Santucci, Erika St. Germain; juniors — Emily Durvin and Jenna Stamps; sophomores — Tayla DiCarlo, Caitlin Lubo; and freshmen — Isabel Bacon, Britnie Carpentier, Jules Kouki, and Allison Prew.

Dance, however, isn’t the only activity the girls excel at. The team believes that community service is important and therefore participates in service opportunities throughout the summer and during the school year by carefully choosing opportunities they feel connected to. Members of the team also play one or more varsity sports and are exceptional students as well. The girls work together and recognize that sacrifice, hard work, and helping each other to be the best for the team as a whole and not as an individual star is a priority over talent and skill. “That is one of the most important qualities that make this team special and successful,” Ms. Kennedy said. “The girls are all well rounded athletes and scholars who manage their time effectively and show extraordinary responsibility towards themselves and others. Dedication to the team atmosphere is paramount.” To see a video of their nationals performance, please visit www.mountsaintcharles.org/ mediagallery

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Ms. Kennedy Meets a Dance Icon Tammy Kennedy, Mount’s dance teacher and coach, was invited by the legendary dance icon Paula Abdul to be on a team with Rhode Island’s best dance instructors to help coordinate “IGNITE! Spark the Moment,” Paula’s national dance and cheerleading championship. This initiative was set to launch in 2014 with a mission to provide contestants the opportunity to compete for national recognition in a highly competitive and prestigious competition. Ms. Kennedy, at left, pictured with Paula Abdul

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Mount Students Perform with Renowned Musicians During the Academy’s 2014-2015 Performing Arts Series Mount’s Performing Arts Series was established during the 20132014 school year, in celebration of Mount’s 90th anniversary and to promote the arts in northern Rhode Island. The mission of the Performing Arts Series has been to provide audiences, students, and guests with a memorable experience of music, drama, dance, and visual arts. Several renowned musicians have participated in this series over the past two years, performing and collaborating with MSC students as well as with local school and community performers. The 20132014 series featured distinguished liturgical composer Dan Schutte; Grammy nominated Jazz musician Greg Abate; and the internationally known Italian Tenor Carmine Orsini. Tom Kendzia, the Sultans of Sax, and Artie Montanaro were the highlights of this year’s Performing Arts Series. A world renowned liturgical musician, Tom Kendiza’s concert on October 3rd marked the first performance of the 2014-2015 Performing Arts Series. He was joined in Chapel Hall by Mount musicians and singers as well as by a chorus of local parish choirs on select pieces. For more than 30 years, Tom has been a composer, arranger, producer, teacher, clinician, author, and performer. He is known for many best-loved compositions such as “Now is The Time”, “Endless is

Your Love”, “The Eyes and Hands of Christ”, and “I, the Lord”. Since 1980, he has appeared throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe at national and diocesan gatherings and for the past 12 years, has worked as the music and worship director of the East Coast Conference for Religious Education. Tom has 15 collections of liturgical and instrumental music published by OCP, including “The Ships That Sailed” and “Make Us One”. Currently, he is a music and liturgy consultant for Harcourt Religion Publishers and serves as the music director at Christ the King Catholic Church in Kingston, Rhode Island. The second concert, on October 16th, welcomed the acclaimed Sultans of Sax. They performed in the gymnasium with Mount’s senior high ensembles during the Academy’s annual Evening of Ensembles event. The Sultans are an eight-piece saxophone ensemble which plays a wide variety of classical and popular jazz music from the 1900’s through today. Based out of the Boston area, this instrumental group has delighted audiences all over New England with their unique sound and repertoire and with their dedication to performing music from the vaudeville era and early jazz age. Many of their arrangements are the actual ones performed by traveling sax groups over 90 years ago! Artie Montanaro’s February

12th performance at Mount was the final concert in this year’s Performing Arts Series. An Evening with Artie Montanaro & Friends not only featured Artie himself, but Mount’s jazz bands, the Artie Montanaro Sextet, and trumpet virtuoso John Allmark. A celebrated jazz musician, Artie’s resume includes some of the biggest names in the music business. He has played trombone with such well-known stars as Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Josh Groban, Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Liberace, Frank Sinatra Jr., and Paul Anka in addition to performing in numerous United States tours with the Buddy Rich Band, the Artie Shaw Orchestra, the 70’s pop band Tavares, and in a Japan tour with jazz pianist Makoto Ozone. Artie has also performed in the touring Broadway productions of The Producers, Young Frankenstein, and West Side Story and on the Dick Tracy movie soundtrack with Boston’s White Heats Swing Orchestra. A freelance Providence and Boston trombonist and the Director of Instrumental Music at Cranston High School West in Rhode Island, Artie has recorded with and regularly plays with the Kenny Hadley Big Band, the John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, and the Greg Hopkins Jazz Orchestra. He has also recorded with Mount’s Performing Arts Series alumnus Greg Abate and Rhode Island entertainer Ronnie Rose.

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Mount’s Good Vibes Performs at Chan’s in Woonsocket with a Grammy Nominated Musician! On Saturday, January 17th, Mount’s jazz quartet, Good Vibes, performed at Chan’s in Woonsocket, RI. Chan’s is nationally known for its fine oriental dining and jazz and blues club. Performing a set of jazz standards, Good Vibes opened up for world renowned saxophonist and Grammy nominated jazz musician, Greg Abate. He even joined our Mounties on stage for a special guest appearance. The remainder of the evening was a performance by the Greg Abate Sextet. (L-R) Ethan Guevremont on trombone, Greg Abate on Saxophone, Sean Leeming on Vibraphone, Michael Rolleri on Bass and Jonathan Blanchette on Drums

Mount Students Perform in the Blackstone Valley Jazz Festival On Thursday, February 26th, Mount’s senior jazz band performed with Woonsocket High School, North Smithfield High School and Blackstone Millville Regional High School at the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre for the 19th annual Blackstone Valley Jazz Festival!

ANNUAL REPORT CORRECTIONS

Adam Landry and Gian DiCostanzo, both from the Class of 2012, starred in Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story at the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre, located in Woonsocket, RI from January 23rd-25th. Adam played Buddy Holly and Gian portrayed Ritchie Valens. While at Mount, Adam and Gian were very active members of the Fine Arts Department, so it’s great to see them taking their talents to the big stage!

Oops! We have some corrections to the Annual Report!

The Valley Breeze

Two Alumni Bring Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens Back to Life

It was brought to our attention that there were some errors when the Annual Report was published in Issue 20 of the Mount Magazine.

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From Broadway to Hollywood: Mounties in Show Business

Michael Lachance, Class of 1994 “It’s hard to believe it’s been more than 20 years since my sneakers squeaked down the halls at Mount. Some days it feels like ages have passed. Other days it feels like I was just there, listening to R.E.M. in Mr. Guevremont’s classroom, drawing and socializing in the fourth-floor art studio, and trying to impress the not-so-easilyimpressed Mr. Lawrence. I also remember the great friends I made there and the joyful times we had putting on plays for the drama club, publishing the school’s literary magazine, or just hanging out, listening to WBRU and trying to figure out what we were going to do with our lives. After Mount, I earned a degree in Film and Television from Boston University. More importantly, there I met the woman who would become my wife. Kate and I have been together for almost two decades. She’s a movie producer now, but she’s been part of my story every step of the way. Upon graduating from BU, I worked briefly on a nationally syndicated television show produced in Boston. However, it quickly became clear there was only so far one could go in the entertainment industry in Beantown. I wanted to write movies and TV shows in Hollywood. So I packed all my earthly possessions – which wasn’t much – into my used, slightly beat-up Chevy Corsica and set out for California. One of my best friends and a fellow Mountie, Ray Tiberio ’92, was my co-pilot on the cross-country trip. I arrived in L.A. with no job 8

and no prospects. I sent out résumés, but got rejected. I temped (those typing classes at Mount really gave me an edge in the temp pool!) and wrote at night, wondering when my break would come. A few months later, DreamWorks Animation hired me as the assistant to their sole development executive. My job was

The role of a development executive is to find great ideas for movies and then develop the idea into a screenplay that can be produced. A great idea can come from anywhere. Every day I’d meet with writers, directors, producers, artists, actors, and publishers – all in the hopes that one of them

to answer phones and to schedule meetings. Not a big break, but hey, health insurance! My boss was overwhelmed with her workload so I helped her out. I wrote story notes, did research and brainstormed creative solutions. In doing so, I was able to show her that I could write and come up with good ideas. I didn’t know it at the time, but this was the big break I was waiting for. Less than a year later, my boss left the company. I thought I’d be transferred to another desk, or worse, lose my job. But Jeffrey Katzenberg, the head of the studio, had taken note of my creative work and offered me my boss’s job. I couldn’t believe it. At the age of 23, I was suddenly a development executive at a major Hollywood studio, responsible for an entire slate of animated films — each one budgeted at over $100 million! I should have been scared out of my mind.

would pitch me a great idea for a movie. There’s also lots of reading. A great idea can come from a book, a magazine, a graphic novel, or a screenplay; the more I read, the greater chance that I might find that diamond in the rough. Sometimes that great idea just pops into your head. While I was at DreamWorks, I came up with several original ideas for movies, two of which were actually produced. The first, Shark Tale (2004), was an underwater comedy featuring an all-star voice cast including Will Smith, Jack Black, Robert DeNiro, and Martin Scorsese. The film made $367 million worldwide and was nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature that year. The second original idea of mine to be produced was Kung Fu Panda (2008), starring the voices of Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, and Angelina Jolie. That film grossed

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Every Mountie who has passed through the doors of our esteemed Academy these 91 years has possessed gifts and talents. Some are blessed with the gift of athleticism or were given the gifts of music and art. There are others who can make stories come to life with a pen and paper. Within the Mount community, we recognize our peer’s diverse gifts and talents, however, it’s not too often that we get to share them with the entire world. From news journalists to actors and stage managers, read on as we celebrate some Mounties who have not only made contributions to the entertainment industry, but have made a lasting impact on past, present, and future generations.

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$631 million worldwide and also earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. An equally successful sequel was released in 2011 and another sequel is due to be released next year. All told, it’s a $1.3 billion franchise and growing – and it all started with an idea I had while sitting on my couch. It’s the creative work of which I’m most proud. Other films I developed while at DreamWorks Animation include Madagascar, Shrek 2, Shrek the Third, Over the Hedge, Bee Movie, Flushed Away, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and early versions of The Croods and Monsters vs. Aliens. During my time at DreamWorks, I had the opportunity to meet and work with talented people I had always looked up to. From Steven Spielberg to Jerry Seinfeld, so many experiences were surreal. I got to hang out backstage with Siegfried & Roy. I told a joke that made John Cleese (!) belly-laugh. I shared a barbecue dinner with John Travolta and traded stories with Magic Johnson. It was an incredible experience. However, it was also an exhausting experience. DreamWorks Animation became like my graduate school, and after several years, I was ready to graduate. I took a few years off to write and collaborate on film projects. In 2009, I adapted a book, Like Dandelion Dust, into a screenplay. That script was produced as an independent film starring Oscarwinner Mira Sorvino. In 2010, Sony Pictures Animation approached me to join their development team. Currently, I am the Senior Vice President and Head of Creative Development. My role is to oversee creative for the studio’s slate of live-action and animated films. A large part of my job is managing the studio’s major franchises including Hotel Transylvania (with Adam Sandler), The Smurfs, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Now, I get to spend my work days debating what a Smurf would do and dreaming up adventures for monsters and superheroes. It’s a strange way to make a living – but it’s also a dream job.

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When I look back at Mount, there were many wonderful teachers that I had, but I really have to single out one for making such a huge impact in my life. I don’t think my Mount experience would have been nearly the same without John Guevremont. Like Robin Williams’s character in Dead Poets Society, he was the one teacher that really understood what it felt like to be a creative teenager and was both encouraging – and forgiving – of all that entails. He was courageous in sharing his own creativity, which emboldened me to be brave with my own. He was supportive when I needed it and told the truth when I needed to hear it. When I started out on this journey, he was the first adult outside of my family to make me think that I could actually pursue a creative life. I respect him enormously and I’m still grateful to this day.” ______________________ Peter Gerety, Class of 1958 “My older sister, Anne Gerety, was a great American actress (she has now passed on). From 19531955, she was acting with the Provincetown Playhouse. During those summers, I went to Ptown to babysit her three young boys, and the Playhouse wound up putting me in a couple of their productions. Chicago was the first one in 1953 (this was before S. Sondheim made it into a musical). I played a news boy and Anne was Roxy Hart. Following my three summers there, my next experience was at Mount from 1955-1958. Of course, at that time, it was an all-boys school and I was a boarder. There was a strict, but wonderful, head minder in those years named Brother Michael. Each year, he was the director of a variety show we would perform in the gym. I was chosen, I suppose, because I actually had a kind of professional experience. A photo exists somewhere (maybe in a 1957 or 1958 yearbook)

of “Buddy” Lussier and I doing a soft shoe routine while singing “I Was Strolling Through the Park One Day” — a 1930’s number your grandmother would know well. After graduating from Mount, I went to URI. I did two or three plays with the URI theater, however, I never studied theater until many years later and I didn’t graduate. I became a father in 1960 and my wife and I moved to Boston, MA where I was offered a season at the Charles Playhouse doing small roles. I never returned to school (except for a very brief stint teaching a theater class at Harvard). In 1962, I moved to New York and enrolled at the Herbert Berghof Studio. I did a number of off-Broadway plays culminating with Othello starring James Earl Jones. In the summer of 1965, I joined Trinity Repertory Company in Providence RI. At that time, and for at least the next 15 years, Trinity was considered one of the best, if not THE best theater in the United States. I was lucky; I fell in with great theater artists including Adrian Hall (the founding director); Eugene Lee the set designer; and amazing actors — Blythe Danner (Gwyneth Paltrow’s mom), Richard Jenkins, etc. There’s too many to list, but they were my teachers. In 1990, I moved back to New York because I was offered a Broadway role in Conversations with My Father. It was to be the first of seven roles that I have done on Broadway. Most recently, I performed in Lucky Guy written by Nora Ephron and starring Tom Hanks. My dressing room was right next to Tom’s, so we became good friends. Somewhere around 1994 or 1995 I started being cast in film and TV. I did two and a half years as a cast member on NBC’s Homicide, Life on the Streets. Law and Order roles followed and for the last 20 years I have pretty much balanced theater / TV / and movies. Film wise, I have done the following; K-Pax with Kevin Spacey; People I Know with Al Pacino; Legend of Bagger Vance with Matt Damon, Charlize Theron and Will Smith; Surviving Picasso with Sir 9

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Anthony Hopkins; Paul Blart, Mall Cop with Kevin James; and Changeling starring Angelina Jolie - to name a few (I have been in 60 or 70

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films ). Most recently I played opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman in a film called God’s Pocket. It was the last movie he did before he died. Almost at the same time, I played the teamster president in A Most Violent Year which may still be in some art house theaters. For television, I recently played the governor of Texas opposite Tea Leone in Madame Secretary and I just completed filming Public Morals, a series that won’t air until June or July. I play Ed Burns’ dad. My favorite time in television was the five seasons that I did The Wire playing Dominic West’s mentor. Theater, and to a lesser extent film, has taken me all around the world. I have done a number of shows in LA; directed in Dallas and in Philadelphia; toured Ireland, Scotland , Spain, all throughout India, Syria (before it got crazy), and Mexico (in a film called Get the Gringo) with Mel Gibson. The theater has been my life. It has given me an education far beyond, I believe, what I would have received had I 10

remained in college. When I reflect on my time at Mount, I will always remember how it was instrumental in getting me through a profound rough patch in my life.” Peter is currently living in New York. He has an apartment in Manhattan, but mainly lives in a house in a small town north of Beacon, NY and south of Poughkeepsie, overlooking the Hudson River. ______________________ David Goryl, Class of 1991 David’s interest in acting goes back to when he was a child. A student at Harris Elementary School in Woonsocket, RI, he was cast as Scrooge in his 5th grade production of A Christmas Carol and then as the Artful Dodger in Olivier Twist. He played sports, but from an early age

was always interested in entertaining. When he came to Mount, David ran cross country, and played soccer, tennis and hockey. He was also vice president of his 7th grade class and then served as class president from grades 8-12. In his sophomore, junior, and senior years, he started working with the drama department and with Mr. Guevremont. David

did a few one act plays and a faculty student musical. “I sang next to Brother Cliff,” he recalled. “We still talk about it to this day when I come back to Mount to visit.” Upon his graduation from MSC, David enrolled at the University of Vermont as a Political Science major with a minor in theater. A member of the theater department, he was cast as Seymour in The Little Shop of Horrors. In the spring of 1994, David knew that he wanted to pursue a career as an actor. At the age of 22, David packed up his truck for LA and took a cross country trip with his sister, Stacey Goryl ’88. They left on Oct 23, 1995. After 16 days of driving, sightseeing and visiting friends, David and Stacey landed in Los Angeles, California, on November 8, 1995. “I really had no idea what I was doing. So I just started figuring things out and 19 years later I’m still trying to figure things out,” David said with a laugh. Realizing he needed a headshot, David began interviewing photographers. In the midst of this process, he met someone from New York who introduced him to a personal manager named Larry whom David and Stacey eventually signed with. “That’s where the relationships began,” David said. “It’s very much who you know, but also who knows you.” The first job David booked in LA was in December of 1997. He was cast in the Farrelly brothers’ movie There’s Something About Mary. The east coast premiere was at Woonsocket’s Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre. “It was really fun to have grown up seeing movies in that theater and then for my first job ever to get to come back and watch myself on the big screen in my hometown.” In March of 1998, David was cast in his second role. As a result of working at health club with Stacey for more than 10 years, David came to know David Milch, creator of Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue. Milch expressed interest in writing a role for them, and a year later he gave David a script. They went to the back of the gym to read it through and the next day David and Stacey were on

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spanned decades, the set of NYPD Blue. and I hope to one David played a radiolCarl Betz, Class of 1940 day be in their ogy technician and March 9, 1921 – January 18, 1978 company…I dream Stacey played a nurse big. My wife often in the cardiac unit. In Not only was Carl a veteran of World War II, says ‘wow you really their episode, the scene but he was also a Broadway, film, and televidream big’. And I transitioned from David sion actor. His notoriety came from playing say, ‘what other way with Dennis Franz Donna Reed’s tv husband, Dr. Alex Stone, on is there to dream?’” directly to Stacey with the ABC sitcom The Donna Reed Show from 1958-1966. Dennis Franz. “I got to David also has work with my sister on plans of taking his Ed Bradley, Class 1959 a TV show,” David said. career to the next June 22, 1941 – November 9, 2006 “So that was pretty awelevel by pursuing Ed was a journalist best known for the 26 some.” producing, writing years he spent on the CBS news program and directing. He’s Since then Da60 Minutes. Not only did he anchor his own actually written a vid has had quite the broadcast, CBS Sunday Night News with Ed feature film loosely career. His resume Bradley, he was also the first African American White House based on an acciincludes roles in the correspondent. He spent 39 years in his career and went on to dent Bill Belisle ‘48 following television win several awards for his work, including 20 Emmys. had on the ice years shows alongside some of ago. It’s a father the Hollywood greats: son ice hockey film The Newsroom on Minister. In every scene we were that David is hoping to produce HBO (where he worked with Aaron shooting, Martin had people standin Rhode Island before the end of Sorkin and Olivia Munn); The New ing behind me with cue cards so he 2015 with the characters based on Adventures of Old Christine with could remember his dialogue. At his friends and teachers. “You write one point, Martin said, ‘I haven’t what you know and you write from looked at an actor in 15 years!’ On experience,” David said. “For me, several takes, he would flub his lines. it’s about being able to give back He yelled, ‘Sorry, David!’ and share that experience with the To which I responded, community that has meant and still ‘It’s OK, Martin.’ After a means so much to me. If school is beat of silence, he jokingin session, I come back to visit Mr. ly yelled back, ‘Thanks! Richer, Ms. Berretto, Mr. Lawrence, And, call me Mr. Short!’” Br. Cliff. It’s a home and it’s a com “This business has munity. I still keep in touch with evolved and changed so so many friends whom I graduated much over the 19 years with and I see them when I’m home that I’ve been here,” Dabecause that’s what Mount does. vid said. He does a lot of They build a community and family work for friends for free and I’m so very fortunate to have since he never knows where his big gone to school there for six years. break could come from. “I heard this I think about Mount all the time. piece of advice a long time ago. If It’s helped make me the person you can picture yourself doing anythat I am. My parents raised my thing else with your life, you should sister and I to do the right thing, do it.” I’m 19 years in and there are to be good people, to be thoughtdays where I say what am I doing. ful of others. Those are things that Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Chuck with But I’ve never quit. I’ve always kept were instilled in us at Mount…I Ana Gasteyer; Grey’s Anatomy with my eyes on the prize. It’s not a stable am genuinely interested in people Sandra Oh; and Private Practice career choice by any means…. I’ve and getting to know people and with Kate Walsh. He also was cast in often said I should have gone to law who they are and what they stand Criminal Minds, Scrubs, Desperate school. But then there are days when for, and I think those are all things Housewives, General Hospital and I show up on set and get to play a that Mount instills in us. I think we has played alongside Linda Hamilton lawyer, and I get paid for it and then just become better people having and the legendary Cloris Leachman. millions of people get to see me on studied there. To see that almost 25 “I had the good fortune to work tv. That’s pretty cool. My goal is years later I go back and so many with Martin Short on a show called to do it all. I aspire to careers like of the same faculty members are Primetime Glick about 15 years Tom Hanks, George Clooney, and there, that speaks to the type of ago,” David recalled. “I was playing Jack Lemmon. Their careers have community that Mount builds.” the role of the Canadian Finance Clockwise from above: David with Sandra Oh; David with Cloris Leachman; David with Olivia Munn

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Chad DiCaprio, Class of 2000 Chad’s interest in theater has its roots at Mount. “I was actually one of the first students in the drama program,” Chad said. “When I started at Mount, we didn’t have a drama program. We just had the drama club which was run by Mr. Guevremont back then. I just happened to fall into it randomly one day. After school I needed something to do and they were building a set…When they put the addition on in 1999-2000, I was one of the first students enrolled in Mr. Cooney’s drama class.” Also president of Mount’s technical club during his junior and senior years, he applied and was accepted to Wagner College in New York which is now rated by the Princeton Review as the #1 theater school in the United States. He graduated from Wagner with a theater degree in Design, Technology and Management. “Mount was by far one of the most influential experiences I’ve probably ever had. It was what allowed me to open up and be who I was. So by the time I got to college, I was very comfortable in my own skin.” In his first week at Wagner, he secured a position in the theater department’s scene shop building scenery and stayed there for four years. Not only was it an exceptional learning experience, but Chad was able to make great contacts and networking connections as well. Right after his graduation from Wagner, Chad met Norb Joeder, a choreographer who introduced him to a touring theater company. It was here that Chad began his career with travelling Broadway national productions. While touring, Chad’s role was as a stage manager (he holds an Actor’s Equity Association card). His responsibilities varied from day to day. For some shows, he was responsible for coordinating props, scenery, and the actors. He made sure that cues were implemented in

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a timely and safe manner. In other circumstances, he was responsible for calling a show. He was in charge of executing all of the cues including those for the lights, sounds, actors, music, scenery, etc. Chad’s favorite shows that he toured with were Deaf West’s-Big River and Beauty and the Beast. He was able to work with such great entertainers as Jon Secada, Patrick Cassidy, and Ray DeMattis . Chad also spent some time in Orlando, FL building scenery for a third party company that installed sets for Disney, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens. While in Florida, he also worked full time for the Blue Man Group. “The number one piece of advice I could ever give to any aspiring technician or performer or anything else is to be as multi-faceted as possible because that’s what will keep you employed. In the end, as much as you may love doing this, it’s a job. And remember that. You have to stay employed. Do as much as you can. In all my years in theater, I was never unemployed unless I chose to be. ” When reflecting back on his time at MSC, Chad said, “Mount is the people. Mount is my teachers. Mount is the instructors whom I still remember, and whom I still talk to on Facebook who aren’t even at Mount any longer. They’re a support staff and support team. I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for Mount. In particular, I can tell you that Mr. Bastow stands out amongst the best. He got me through some of the toughest times I’ve ever had in my life and he didn’t give up on me.” After deciding to take a break from the theater industry, Chad works full-time as a retail manager for REI. He also owns a remodeling business, DiCaprio Remodeling. Chad is considering pursuing his theater career, once again, in the future. He currently lives in Olathe, Kansas. ______________________ Gianna Costa, Class of 1996 The diversity of Mount’s extracurricular programs is what has launched Gianna’s career as a DJ and art director/set designer in Los Angeles, California. Not only was Gianna very involved in the arts while at MSC, but she was a recipient of the art award at the end of her

senior year. “When I was at Mount, I did everything,” Gianna said. “I did theater, chorus, art club, newspaper. I did everything just because I wanted to try everything. I got involved doing theater, but that’s not where my path has gone out here surprisingly, but it’s kind of what took me out here. I went to Providence College [graduated with degrees in Psychology and Art] after Mount and I started doing radio there and then some musical theater…When I graduated, everybody knew what they were doing and had their own plan… I just knew I wasn’t meant for the 9-5 world that everyone seems to settle into on the east coast. I just wasn’t ready to live that lifestyle – for me. I ended up driving out to LA, in 2002, not knowing anyone. Like a crazy person!” Gianna went out to LA with the idea that she would try to make it as an actress or singer. Not only did she do some extra work as an actress, she also recorded on albums and did some demo tracks for artists and even worked for a few bands. However, she realized that singing and acting wasn’t for her. “When you move out here, if you don’t know anybody it’s tough. It is one of those businesses where you have to be young out here, you have to know people. I feel like you have to not care because there is no rhyme or reason to why things happen.” It wasn’t easy for Gianna to settle in LA, but as a true believer of trying everything and having different life experiences, she would take whatever work opportunities that came her way to see where they might lead. She brought her PC DJ skills with her to LA and took advantage of as many opportunities as she could. As a result, she was able to work with different companies and management companies doing everything from movie/TV premiere parties (including those for the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Showtime’s Shameless), wrap parties and rock parties to runway shows, corporate and store events, weddings, and private

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Right: Photo collage from Gianna’s locker at Mount. Below: Gianna is pictured with Chris O’Donnell (left) and LL Cool J (right).

parties. Thinking her DJ’ing hobby would be a means of a supplemental income, it has turned out to be almost a main career. She has even performed at the legendary House of Blues and in various LA clubs. But, since Gianna likes to have other things going on, she hasn’t stopped at just DJ’ing. She went back to school to get an additional degree in interior design from FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising), and in 2010 was cast on one season of the HGTV show Design School. With a laugh, Gianna said, “They were looking for up and coming designers, so I pretty much told them to interview me. And they did.” It was through this experience that she made some great contacts which led her to pilot work on other design shows and to what she is doing now. Currently, in addition to her DJ work, Gianna works behind the scenes as an art director and set designer for the reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race which she has been working on since season 4. Her resume also includes the TV show Friends to Lovers?, small independent films, work for the World of Wonders production company, and the 2014 horror film Shock Value. She takes opportunities as they come, however, due to the tight budgets, last minute decisions, and high stress she would like to get away from the world of reality TV and do more scripted work, like movies.

Splitting her life between DJ’ing and her art/set design work, Gianna has encountered many different celebrities in different aspects of her life.“When I was at Mount, I used to decorate my locker. This was the 1990’s and I was really obsessed with Chris O’Donell and Noah Wyle. People call them ‘90s dudes.’ This summer when I was filming the latest season of Drag Race, CBS was doing their promos for the fall season. They happened to have their coffee cart in front of our stages. So I was sneaking coffee because it really was for CBS…But they didn’t care. I was out there and saw a cart go by and realized it was Chris O’Donnell which was amazing! I went back to my office, did some work and maybe an hour later went back outside again. I’m also a big fan of LL Cool J. I met him when I first moved out here in 2002. So when I was outside the stage, they both pulled up to the cart at the coffee stand. I pretty much had a coronary. So I went up to both of them.” Gianna went on to talk with LL Cool J and she even showed Chris O’Donnell a photo on her Instagram account of the pictures that she had

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Mount Wishes Br. Ireneus Chabot, SC Good Luck in His New Assignment!

The Brothers of the Sacred Heart have established a novitiate community in Chicago, Illinois. In support of the formation efforts there, Br. Ireneus accepted to serve as a member of that community. He left Mount in January to begin his new journey!

of him in her Mount locker. The two actors were nearby because they were shooting promos for NCIS Los Angeles. When thinking back about her time at Mount, Gianna said, “High school is a tough time for anybody. I wasn’t a popular kid, but I did everything. I was everywhere. Mount had so many good activities to do and so many opportunities. I felt that I was able to channel my energy into all these different things. When I got into college, I was able to try different things out. I think that’s why I’ve never really been able to really want to settle because I always feel like there are new opportunities to pursue. You shouldn’t be afraid to try stuff even if it’s something you never thought you would do... Because of what I did at Mount, I feel that made me not afraid to explore things as an adult.”

“We are grateful for Br. Ireneus’ service to our community over the last 11 years. He has always been a great example to all of us of the humble and gracious servant. Though he will be missed, especially by our music department, we wish him well in his new ministry.”

“I was a young teacher at Mount from ’57 to ’60 when all of the teachers were Brothers. I then left to be a missionary teaching Brother in Northern Rhodesia —President Herve E. Richer ’74 which became Zambia in Africa. I returned to Mount in 2003 as a volunteer after eight years at our two Brother Irenee Chabot, SC schools in England. My ministry in the music department at Mount is to do as much as I can “Br. Ireneus” the things that Mr. Marc Blanchette (band director) should not waste his time doing. It is always a joy to assist the band director in such a big and very active department. The music students and others keep me young which one needs to be at such a great school as Mount!” —Excerpt from Issue 18 of the Mount Magazine 13

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Pictured above are students and guests who participated in Fine Arts Day.

Mount Saint Charles hosted its annual Fine Arts Day, a huge celebration of the arts, on Sunday, March 15th from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Students in over 30 of Mount’s Fine Art programs shared their performing and visual arts talents throughout the course of the day. The event began in the school’s gymnasium with an enhanced mass that integrated a variety of performing arts components into the ceremony. Guests were then able to visit different parts of the Academy to see a vast selection of music, dance and drama performances as well as art work displays. The grand finale of Fine Arts Day was quite the spectacular event in that it consisted of four world premiere performances by Mount’s junior and senior choirs, junior band, senior band and wind ensemble. “We have a long tradition of commissioning new works to be performed by our students,” Marc Blanchette, music director at Mount Saint Charles Academy, said. “During the past 30 years we have commissioned 45 pieces. This was the first time we have performed four world premieres in the same concert.” The finale began with “Spring at Nine Stones” by Irish composer Fergal Carroll. This was written for the Mount’s Music Department’s

20th Anniversary of musical friendship with the FCJ Secondary School in Bunclody, Ireland. The piece will be performed in Ireland by the two schools on April 22, 2015 when members of Mount’s music department travel there during April vacation. The second piece, “Blind Mary’s Broomstick Dance,” was composed by Jessica Rudman from the Class of 2000. It is a piece for solo percussion with the wind ensemble. The solo part was performed by Benjamin Fraley, Class of 2002. “Last year I received an email from two of my former students, Ben Fraley and Jess Rudman,” Mr. Blanchette said. “They mentioned that they were interested in presenting me with a thank you gift in the form of a new composition that Jess would write for Ben to perform with the Mount wind ensemble. The idea for the project was born and we started the conversations and meetings to create this new work.” Not only were Jessica and Ben students of Mr. Blanchette, but all three are also graduates of the Hartt School of Music. The third piece was “Rhythm’s Rhythm” by Rhode Island Composer Michael DeQuattro which was written for 16 percussionists and was commissioned by the Mount Saint Charles percussion ensemble.

The final performance was “African Marching Song, Siyahamba” by composer Ken Dye of Notre Dame University. It was commissioned by Mount as part of the National Catholic Band Association Commissioning Project. It will be performed again on April 7, 2015 when Mount hosts the Rhode Island Catholic Elementary Band and Chorus Festival. Benjamin Fraley is a percussionist, composer and educator currently finishing his doctoral studies at Florida State University. He has performed and trained internationally in Portugal, Canada, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Ghana, Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic, as well as in the United States. Jessica Rudman is currently completing her doctoral degree. Her music has been performed across the United States and abroad. In addition, her works have been included in festivals such as the Omaha Symphony New Music Symposium, Composers Now, New Voices, the Ernest Block Festival and at various conferences. Jessica’s honors include winning the 2013 Robert Starer Awards, the 2013 Boston Metro Opera’s Advocacy Award, the 2012 College Music Society Student Composer Award as well as many others.

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Mounties Host an Evening of Musical Entertainment to Raise Money for Hunger On Thursday, March 12th, Mount students hosted an acoustic coffee house with a variety of musical acts featuring MSC students and teachers. Wright’s Dairy Farm in North Smithfield, RI donated the sweet treats and the Coffee Cubby in Manville, RI donated the coffee and servers. All proceeds from the event benefited Pass the Plate: A Fight to Feed, an organization founded by high school students (including two students from Mount), which strives to provide food security to those in need. With the help of MSC teacher, John Guevremont, the night was a huge success. Pass the Plate raised over $500 and collected 120 canned good donations from the

coffee house for the Rhode Island Food Bank. Pass the Plate: A Fight to Feed was co-founded by MSC students Trisha Bhatia ’15 and Maddy Kilburn ’15 and their friends Aishwarya Bhadouria from Bellingham, MA and Nikki Shekhar from Medway, MA. Bernadette Charland ’15 and Spencer Darveau ’14 have served as the organization’s Rhode Island consultants. “Our mission is to help those suffering from hunger while raising awareness to the issue,” Trisha said. “As high school students, we aim to motivate our peers to give to the community. We started this organization to do something meaningful with our lives.”

The initial idea for Pass the Plate came when Trisha attended a forum during the summer of 2013 where she found herself inspired to do something that would help people and make a difference in the world. After also volunteering at different food banks, she knew she wanted to start an organization for hunger. “I knew I had to get people that would be right for the job. So I chose my closest friends who I thought would be willing, caring, and independent enough to help me start this.” With the support of their parents, these dedicated students were able to turn the idea of Pass the Plate: A Fight to Feed into a reality.

Seen here are students and teachers raising money for Pass the Plate: A Fight to Feed.

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Ernest (left) is presenting Deacon Tony with Mount’s new handbells!

Lionel Joseph Jenkins, Class of 1954: It is with deep sadness that we inform the MSC community of Lionel’s passing. Not only was he a Mountie, but he also a member of our Athletic Hall of Fame. His obituary can be found at www.projo.com or at www. thekeenefuneralhome.com.

Ernest Godbout, Class of 1958: Out of an act of generosity, Ernest graciously donated handbells to MSC in December. After participating in a Royal Mounties Mass, he noticed that the bells Mount had sounded too ordinary. The bells he gave are solid brass, and will serve as a memorial to him and to his class. They are intended for use at MSC school liturgies. Ernest lives in Bellingham, MA, and is a retired postal worker, and a devout Catholic.

Africa. Since his days as a boarder at MSC, Peter has lived in 25 countries throughout the world! Beth (Harrington) Dalpe, Class of 1991: October 2014 marked the fourth year that Beth along with her family,

Ray Lamoureux, Class of 1955: In issue 19, page 19 of the Mount Magazine, Ray was listed as being a member of the Class of ’46 in his promo photo. This was an error. Ray graduated in ’55! Sorry Ray!! Peter Cannon, Class of 1957: Peter is the recent author of a book entitled “Unmaking of a Conservative Africa Anything is Possible.” In his book, he relates the unmaking of conservative

friends, and fellow Mounties from the Class of ’91 ran a 1/2 marathon for Dravet Syndrome

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Foundation. Her youngest son, Alex, who is now 9 was diagnosed with this disorder at 19 months old and has been suffering life threatening seizures and physical and cognitive delays as a result. Even after not seeing each other for many years, in the true Mount spirit, Beth’s classmates came together to not only support Beth’s family, but to participate in this challenging race and to raise money and awareness. Mounties from the Class of 1991 who participated in 2014: Jesse Boyd, Gregory Prew, Carena (Capp) Nault, Beth (Harrington) Dalpe Mounties from the Class of ’91 who participated from 20112013: Carena (Capp) Nault, Gregory Prew, Karen (Gallagher) Prew and Jesse Boyd. Kelly Naughton, Class of 1999: Kelly M. Naughton has been named a partner at Burke, Miele & Golden, LLP, and has been named a 2014 New York Rising Star Super Lawyer. She currently resides in Middletown, New York. Noreen (Konetzny) Hughes, Class of 2002 and Ryan Hughes, Class of 2001: Noreen and Ryan welcomed with love their son, Sebastian Paul Hughes, on February 4, 2015 at 12:18 a.m. He weighed 7lbs 12oz and was 20 inches long!

Lambert Brothers: Michael Lambert, Class of 2005: Michael graduated from Bryant University in 2009 and received his Master’s Degree in Higher Education from North Eastern University in 2011. He is an Academic Advisor at Lesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Steven Lambert, Class of 2007: Steven graduated from New England Tech in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Construction Management. He is engaged to be married to Faithe Cotnoir in the fall of 2015. Christopher Lambert, Class of 2010: In 2014, Christopher graduated magna cum laude in the honors program from St. Leo’s University in St. Leo, Florida. He is currently attending Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Devan M. Dumas, Class of 2009: Devan is currently completing her Master of Public Health degree from Boston University by serving two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. After an 11 week training program in Lima, Peru, she was officially sworn in as a volunteer in the house of the US ambassador on November 28, 2014. She will be the first Peace Corps volunteer to work in the Andean mountain community of Aquia, Ancash, Peru which sits at an elevation of just over 11,000ft, and has a population of approximately 600 people. For the next two years, she will be living with a local family and working alongside community partners to help improve the health of children under 3, as well as to promote healthy life skills in adolescents.

Jerry Cahill, Class of 2005: On June 21, 2014, Jerry and his wife Erin Goebel (East Greenwich High School, Class of 2004) were married in Newport, RI at the Newport Yachting Center surrounded by their family and friends. They traveled to Disney and St. Lucia for their honeymoon. Both Jerry and Erin graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Jerry works as a CPA in NH and Erin works for a town recreation department in MA. The newlyweds are currently living in New Hampshire! Jerome W. Cahill (Jerry’s dad), Class ’76 and Joseph Sarrison, Class of ’74 were also at the wedding but not present for the photo. There were several Mount Alumni at the Cahills’ wedding! (L-R) Top Row: Garrett Clark ’05, Kenny Blanchette ’05, Mike Sevigny ’05, Myles Guevremont ’05, Craig Brooks ’05, Matt Czerkowicz ’05, William St. Martin ’05 Bottom Row: Kayleigh Fraraccio ’05, Bridget Hagan ’05, Kendra Cahill ’13, Jerry Cahill ’05, Erin Cahill (Goebel), Ali Cesare ’13, Emily James (Durfee) ’05, Cara Blanchette (Joyce) ’05,

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Classmates Reunite on the Mount by Coincidence! David Cote ’69 (also an Excelsior Award recipient) was home visiting from Georgia so he and his brother, Andre Cote ’72 scheduled a visit to come back to Mount and take a tour. Coincidentally, a classmate of David’s, Richard Marcoux ’69, scheduled a tour for the exact same day! The three alumni are pictured here! (Left – right: Andre, Richard, David). Anthony and Christopher Aiudi, Class of 2008: Dr. Anthony Aiudi and Dr. Christopher Aiudi each graduated summa cum laude with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island’s College of Pharmacy. While working on their degrees,

(Allegra was the second author). After graduating from Holy Cross, Allegra worked in the

Allegra (DiMeo) Parrillo, Class of 2009: Allegra graduated from Holy Cross in 2013 as a Biology major with a Biochemistry concentration. While there, she did research for three years on developing a new scaffold to culture cells on. This research was recently published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials entitled “Fibroblast extracellular matrix and adhesion on microtextured polydimethylsiloxane scaffolds”

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West Point’s 2008 graduating class and was a big part of Bruce’s graduation day. Stephen is currently stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Mary Grande, Class of 2011: A student at the University of Rhode Island, Mary received the Richard A. Dumouchel Memorial Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year.

National Championship. Rita Donohoe, Class of 2013: Rita is a student at Tufts University and qualified for

Mary is second from right.

Heather (Scoffone) Ma , Class of 2002: Heather married Alex Ma in May 2013. Her maid of honor was Laura Baldassari ’02, a neurology resident at Washington University. Currently, Heather is working as a resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Mounties in attendance at the wedding were: Meg Delaney ’02, Ben Fraley ’02, Laura Martin ’02, Matt Scoffone ’06, Kyle Richard ’02, Laura Baldassari ’02, Erica Chanthavysouk ’02, and Seth Hetu ’02.

(L-R) Christopher and Anthony Aiudi

both completed additional education in pursuit of their future careers. Anthony earned a Master of Business Administration degree from URI and began a two year postdoctoral fellowship with Northeastern University and Cubist Pharmaceuticals in Lexington, Massachusetts upon graduating from URI. In July, Christopher began medical school at the Mayo Medical School at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He will be earning his Doctor of Medicine degree and possibly pursue a career in pain medicine/anesthesiology or emergency medicine.

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Division of Urogynecology at Women and Infants Hospital doing research on women with urinary incontinence as part of the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. During that year, she applied to medical school and was accepted to Brown University, Dartmouth College, and the University of Rochester. For the past four years, she has been working as an EMT. In July, she became the first Advanced EMT in the state of Rhode Island (a new national level that is being introduced to the state). Currently, Allegra attends Brown University! Bruce Merrill, Class of 2010 & Stephen Tyminski, Class of 2004: In 2014, Bruce graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point and will be stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. Stephen is a member of

Administered by the URI Foundation, this is a prestigious award given annually to the top student majoring in Environ mental Studies. It was established in 2003 to honor Dick Dumouchel, a founding member and former Trustee. Dr. Peter W. C. Paton, Professor of Natural Resources Science, chooses the student. Traditionally, the award is presented to the student at the Annual Meeting of the foundation.

Ashley Curran, Class of 2013: Ashley is a student at Connecticut College. She qualified for the NCAA Division 3 National Championship in the 5k. She has qualified for Nationals in multiple events. She recently won the 3000m race in the ECAC Division 3 championship held at the Armory in New York City and she holds the school record for that event. This fall she quali(L-R) Stephen and Bruce fied for the XC Div 3

NCAA Division 3 National Championship held in Winston-Salem, NC in March. She qualified as a member of the Distance Medley Relay. Going into the championship, her team had the 7th fastest time in the country for Division 3. Ashley and Rita were both part of Mount’s indoor/outdoor track team. While at MSC, Rita and Ashley led the indoor team to back-to-back Small Class Championships – a first at Mount. They were academic all-state recipients, as well as All-Class and AllDivision. Rita was a state champion in the 300 hurdles for outdoor track in her senior year. Nic Sangiovanni, Class 2014: Nic is a member of Stonehill College’s Class of 2018 and was recently named to the dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester by having a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and successfully completing all of the classes they registered for.

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A CLASS OF ’74 REUNION

The Class of ’74 celebrated their 40th reunion in January of 2015 at Mount! Hosted by President Herve Richer, a member of the class, our alumni enjoyed a prime rib dinner!

CLASS OF ’79 REUNION The Class of ’79 celebrated their 35th reunion on Saturday - August 16, 2014 at City Side Nightclub in Woonsocket, RI!

CLASS OF ’84 REUNION The Class of ’84 celebrated their 30th reunion on Saturday - October 25, 2014 at River Falls Restaurant in Woonsocket, RI!

CLASS OF ’94 REUNION The Class of ’94 celebrated their 20th reunion on Friday August 1, 2014 at Ciro’s Tavern in Woonsocket, RI!

CLASS OF 2014 YEARBOOK PARTY Members of the Class of 2014 came back to MSC on Wednesday - November 25, 2014 to receive their yearbooks, reunite with classmates, and enjoy refreshments! WINE, BEER, & SPIRITS TASTING The Office of Institutional Advancement hosted a beer, wine, and spirits tasting on Friday - February 13, 2015 in Chapel Hall. Guests enjoyed sampling of a variety of wines and craft beers and spirits! SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST On Wednesday - September 24, 2014 MSC devoted a morning to thanking those who have contributed to named scholarships and end of the year awards. These generous benefactors enjoyed breakfast and were able to spend time with several members of the Mount community including faculty, staff, and friends of Mount. ALUMNI SOCCER GAME On Sunday - October 12, 2015 alumni came back to MSC for a soccer game and cookout. A good time was had by all during this annual Columbus Day weekend event!

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2015 IS A REUNION YEAR FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: ’65, ’70, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00 & ’05. CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE IF YOU’D LIKE TO HELP.

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MSC CLASS OF 1965 50TH REUNION Friday, June 5 Museum of Work and Culture 6:30pm–9:30pm: Tour & light supper

($30 per person: Includes beer, wine & drinks)

Left: Steve Egan ’94, Keith Ducharme ’94, Ray Leveille ’00 (Associate Athletic Director), & Mike Cournoyer ’68

Saturday, June 6 Mount Saint Charles Academy 5:00pm: Tour beginning in Chapel Hall 6:00pm: Reception & Dinner to follow

Recently, members of the golf committee presented Ray Leveille ’00 a $3000 check for Mount’s athletic department. The funds were raised during the 2014 golf tournament which was held in August at the Crystal Lake Golf Club. All proceeds from the 2015 golf tournament will once again benefit Mount athletics!

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wine & drinks) Sunday, June 7 9:30am: Mass — MSC Chapel Hall 10:30am: Picture on the front steps 11:00am: Brunch — MSC — 10:30 am

MSC ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday, August 1, 2015 — 1 pm Start Crystal Lake Golf Club

$110 —Includes golf cart, dinner, prizes Alumni, Parents & Friends are invited

1:00pm: Commencement — Adelard Arena

Sponsorships $500 | Tee Signs $100

Proceeds to benefit MSC athletics

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VISIT OUR ONLINE MEDIA GALLERY to see pictures and video taken at various school and alumni events throughout the year! www.mountsaintcharles.org/mediagallery

For ways to give and to make a donation online, please visit www.mountsaintcharles.org/giving. You can also contact Donald Demers, Director of Institutional Advancement at 401-769-0310 or at demersd@staff.mountsaintcharles.org

Mount’s Online School Store is Open! You can now buy your favorite MSC merchandise through Mount’s website! To shop and place your orders, please visit www.mountsaintcharles.org!

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Mail to: Office of Advancement • Mount Saint Charles Academy • 800 Logee Street • Woonsocket, RI 02895-5599 Stock gifts or transfers can be made by contacting Donald Demers at 401-769-0310 x111 or demersd @ staff.mountsaintcharles.org. Online contributions are also accepted at www.mountsaintcharles.org, click Giving at the top then Give Now.

MOUNTIES BRING OLIVER TO THE STADIUM THEATRE Students from Mount Saint Charles Academy’s senior drama group brought Oliver!— The Musical to the stage of Woonsocket’s historic Stadium Theatre on November 21st, 22nd, and 23rd!

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DEAR PARENTS: Please notify the Alumni Office if your son or daughter has a new address that needs to be entered into our Alumni database. Contact: Gail Bryson, alumni@staff.mountsaintcharles.org

UPCOMING EVENTS • May 9: Excelsior Dinner — MSC’s Chapel Hall • June 5, 6, 7: Class of ’65 50th Reunion • June 7: Class of 2015 Commencement ENTRANCE EXAM • Saturday — May 2, 2015 at 8:15am Please visit www.mountsaintcharles.org/admissions for more information.

President Mr. Herve E. Richer ’74 Principal Mr. Edwin Burke Board of Trustees Br. Robert R. Croteau, SC, Chairperson Br. Ronald Hingle, SC Br. Clifford King, SC Br. Michael Migacz, SC Board of Directors Albert P. Valliere Jr. ’65, Chair Christopher Keyes, Vice Chair Dr. Mark Andreozzi ’90 Dennis Darveau Scott DiChristofero ’84 Br. Robert G. Gagne, SC James Hanley ’96 Matthew Jarret ’95 Br. Robert Lavoie, SC Kathleen McGuire Jill (Savini) Moylan ’95 Br. Roland Ouellette, SC Gerald R. Piette ’76 Frank Simonelli ’92 Admissions Mr. Joseph O’Neill, Director 401-769-0310 x137 admissions@staff.mountsaintcharles.org Advancement Mr. Donald M. Demers, PhD, CFRE, Director 401-769-0310 x111 demersd@staff.mountsaintcharles.org Alumni Mrs. Gail Bryson, Director 401-769-0310 x115 alumni@staff.mountsaintcharles.org Marketing/Communications Ms. Penny C. Federici, Director 401-769-0310 x177 federicip@staff.mountsaintcharles.org